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1840s Style Dress

Description: Design for an 1840s ladies dress. Sketch depicts female in full length front and left side views with sleeve view in upper left corner and back bodice view in upper right corner. Measurements/descriptions typewritten in German at bottom center.
Date: 1950/1969
Creator: Wolff, Lilli

Abstract necktie

Description: Man's necktie of silk in multicolored abstract painterly style resembling a printed "knit" pattern. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in navy silk; interlined. Maker's label: Gino Pompeii Content tag: 100% Silk / Imported from Italy / RN 43170
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Randa Corp.

Abstract patterned necktie

Description: Man's necktie of silk in red, blue and tan abstract triangular designs on a black background. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in dark purple; interlined. Maker's label: J. T. Beckett Content label: All Silk / Made in U.S.A. of / Imported / Fabric / RN 20485
Date: 1980/1999
Creator: J. T. Beckett

Abstract printed coat

Description: Coat of print and white oversize snakeskin print, likely polyester-silk gazaar. Round neckline, three-quarter length sleeves, center front opening without closures, oversize barrel line silhouette, lined in light pink silk. Label:
Date: 2015
Creator: Valli, Giambattista

Afternoon Dress

Description: Afternoon ensemble of heavy black silk faille and lace. A) Bodice. Fitted; 3/4 length sleeves are split to show ice blue faille insets covered in black lace and are piped and scalloped with black embroidery and braid medallions. The lace on the sleeve insets extends from the elbow to the wrist with gathers in the lace at the back of the wrist. High standing collars with the front of the collar covered in matching blue faille covered in black lace; collar has hook & eye closure. Center front op… more
Date: 1880

Afternoon Dress

Description: Afternoon dress of dark green silk satin, crepe and chiffon. The tunic-style dress of dark green silk satin is street-length, with a drop waist. It has a slight standing collar at back which extends out in front to become long ties with a backing of dark maroon. Below the bow formed by the ties is V-shaped neckline. The full-length sleeves are dark green silk satin from shoulders to elbows and are translucent green crepe from elbows to cuffs. The main part of the gauze sections are embroid… more
Date: 1920/1925

Afternoon dress

Description: Afternoon dress ensemble of navy jacquard with green and cream floral print. Consists of: A) Bodice with lace embelishments as if yoke but beneath faux vest of chartreuse green; geometric pleating in front; black velvet and chartreuse accent at collar; hook and eye closures at center front; remnants of ruffled trim on cuffs. B) Skirt; pleating in center; navy ruffle trim
Date: 1890/1895

Afternoon dress

Description: Daytime ensemble of white cotton batiste with black dots. A) Bodice with lace yoke. Center front has three vertical rows of lace separated by two inserts of matching fabric with pin tucks. Small bishop sleeves, 3/4 length. Center back closure of seven hook & eyes. Unlined. B) Skirt. Full length with bustle-back, slightly trained back. Formed with two tiers of inserted lace and shirring; bottom tier has pin tucks and extra row of matching inserted lace along hem. Narrow waistband with hook & … more
Date: 1890/1899

"Air Strip" flight hostess uniforms

Description: 1) Suit jacket for flight attendant uniform of raspberry gaberdine. Waist length; long inset sleeves; stand-up collar; heavy metal zipper with a pull ring. Union label at back left seam of style used from 1964 to 1973. Suit skirt of raspberry gaberdine. Wrap around; left side open; side closure at waist. 2) Coat of lime green and apricot wool. A-line; raglan sleeves; padded, stand up collar; heavy metal zipper with ring pull front closure. Reversible. 3) Puccino serving dress of bright yellow … more
Date: 1964/1969
Creator: Pucci, Emilio, 1914-1992

"Alarm Clock" ensemble

Description: "Alarm Clock ensemble" of coat, skirt, and bracelet (a-c) a&b stored together, c stored separately a) "Alarm Clock" coat shirt of duchess silk satin, hand painted with oversized alarm clock on back in black, white, and blue on a black and white striped surface coming from back to front with a red mottled backdrop, round low scoop neckline with center front pin closure with hand painted clock pin, very high front hemline with low scoop back hem. Painting designed by Rodolfo Contreras, coat de… more
Date: 1985
Creator: Contreras, Rodolfo & Contreras, Nicola

"Alarm Clock" knit ensemble

Description: "Alarm Clock ensemble" of sweater and leggings a) "Alarm Clock" sweater of mercerized cotton knit, intarsia motif of yellow background with black and white and blue oversized alarm clock motif and black and white striped surface on back, long raglan sleeves, ribbed collar, loose fit, curved back hem, unlined. b) Leggings of mercerized cotton knit, one leg black and the other black and white check, unlined, full length.
Date: 1985
Creator: Contreras, Rodolfo & Contreras, Nicola

Aligator handbag

Description: Purse of alligator skin in structured “picnic basket” style. Double handles. Flip top lid; mirror on lid. Lined in brown leather with gold piped slip pockets. Maker's stamp: Koret Content stamp: Made of Genuine Alligator B) Coin purse of brown leather. Inverted rectangular frame with brass twist closure. Attached to interior with fine brass chain.
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Koret, Inc.

Alligator handbag

Description: Box purse of tan alligator. Asymmetric double flap creates two compartments; outer flap opens with brass turn key closure, bottom flap opens with snap closure. Tuckable adjustable strap with two snaps. Stitched detail along edges of exterior. Lining of faux suede; one inner zippered pocket. Stamped: Genuine Alligator / Made in Cuba Measurements: 26cm L, 16cm H, 7cm W
Date: 1935/1945

Alligator handbag

Description: Triangular handbag of black alligator with oval ring-type closure of metallic gold. Looped handle passes through ring from the back. Initialed decorative medallion of metallic gold at center front. Lined in black leather with two slip pockets piped in gold. Includes attached change purse of black leather with zipper closure; measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" Designer's stamp on inside reads: Koret / Made of Alligator Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 8 1/2" without handle Height: 16" with handle Depth: 3… more
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Koret, Inc.
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